The Reyes Cup 2026 ended with Team Rest of the World lifting the trophy for the first time after an 11–4 victory over Team Asia at the Makati Coliseum. In their post-tournament reactions, the players and winning captain spoke about the teamwork behind the result, the disappointment of defeat and their appreciation for the fans.

For Team Asia, whose run of two consecutive titles came to an end, the messages centred on pride in their teammates and the pain of falling short. For the champions, a common theme emerged: learning to win together.

Reyes Cup 2026: In Their Own Words

Carlo Biado: Proud of His Team

Carlo Biado expressed pride in his Team Asia teammates despite the unsuccessful title defence. His message acknowledged their effort and unity throughout the tournament.

“We fought hard, gave our best, and stood together until the very end. My teammates did everything they could to deliver and win, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Still, I am proud of every one of you.”

Biado also addressed the supporters who had hoped to see Team Asia retain the trophy, offering an apology alongside a commitment to improve.

“To all my fans, I’m sorry we couldn’t bring home the title this time. We know how much you wanted us to win, and we wanted it just as much. But this is not the end of our journey. We will learn, grow, and come back stronger.”

Duong Quoc Hoang: A Painful Reflection

Duong Quoc Hoang offered a candid assessment of his own performance. The Vietnamese star described the expectations he had placed on himself and the disappointment of feeling he had not delivered when his team needed him.

“That’s why this year hurts a little more. I came here with so much hope and determination. I wanted to be someone my teammates could rely on, and someone the fans could be proud of. But I know I wasn’t able to give my best when it mattered most.”

He also thanked the Filipino fans for the welcome and encouragement they gave him, including during the difficult moments.

“To the Filipino fans who came to support us, who welcomed me with open arms and cheered for me even through the difficult moments, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Robbie Capito: A Message to the Fans

Robbie Capito kept his message brief, expressing his disappointment and thanking those who came to support the team.

“Sorry Asia
Thanks to all the fans that came to support
Meant everything
I love you all❤️”

Francisco Sanchez Ruiz: The MVP Shares the Credit

For Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, the tournament MVP award carried personal significance after difficult experiences in the previous two editions. Even so, the Spaniard was quick to share the credit for the victory.

“The past two years here haven’t been great. I struggled a lot, so it means so much to win the MVP award. But I can’t take the credit for this victory.”

Sanchez Ruiz pointed to the contribution of every player and the preparation led by captain Ralf Souquet.

“We won this week because of every player on the team, and of course what Ralf has done to prepare us. The energy in the team has been great, and we’ve all enjoyed this week. That’s why we won here.”

Joshua Filler: A Change in Mentality

Joshua Filler’s reflection focused on how Team Rest of the World developed as a unit. He credited Souquet with establishing a shared approach and building trust between the players.

“It was different at the beginning of the week, especially pairing up with the Americans, but Ralf did a great job. He made it clear we had to act as a team if we wanted to win this, and that totally changed our mentality. Now we’re having fun together and have so much faith in each other, because we know what we’re all capable of.”

Ralf Souquet: The Captain’s View

Souquet identified bringing accomplished individual players together as his biggest challenge. For the winning captain, the team’s success came from their willingness to work towards a shared goal.

“The biggest challenge was getting these guys together and making them forget what they’ve done and won on their own. We’re a team, and we can only win as a team. This week, they showed they can be one.”

Despite the commanding final margin, Souquet also acknowledged Team Asia’s resistance. In his assessment, the overall score did not fully reflect how closely many of the games had been contested.

“Team Asia made us fight hard in every match this week. Even though the scoreline looks like we ran over them, that’s not the truth. Most of the games were tight.”

Across both teams, the post-tournament messages returned to teammates, shared responsibility and the support of the crowd. Team Rest of the World celebrated the unity behind their breakthrough, while Team Asia acknowledged the disappointment and thanked those who stood behind them.